§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what is the cost of new office kitchen and waiting room facilities being prepared at Lewisham hospital for the chairman of Lewisham hospital NHS trust.
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§ Mr. SackvilleThe use of capital funds for the refurbishment of the site and facilities at Lewisham Hospital is a matter for local management. The hon. Member may wish to contact Sir Philip Harris, chairman of the Guy's and Lewisham national health service trust for details.
§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she has now approved the establishing of the Lewisham hospital NHS trust.
§ Dr. MawhinneyMy right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has approved the establishment of the Lewisham hospital national health service trust, which will come into being on 1 April 1993.
§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if she has now decided who is to be the chairman of the Lewisham hospital NHS trust;
(2) what are the terms of contract under which Sir Philip Harris has been offered the position of chairman of the proposed new Lewisham hospital NHS trust.
§ Dr. MawhinneySir Philip Harris has been invited to serve as chairman from 21 March 1993 until 31 October 1995 under the normal rules.
§ Ms RuddockTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what are the total start-up costs of the proposed new Lewisham hospital NHS trust.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe national health service management executive has made available £206,000 for the expenditure incurred by the Lewisham unit during its shadow period.